Crispy Baked Chicken with Giardiniera

Crispy Baked Chicken with Giardiniera
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    40

Experience a symphony of textures and flavors with this delightful dish! Tender, juicy chicken cutlets are elevated with the tangy zest of giardiniera and the creamy richness of provolone, all crowned with a satisfyingly crisp crouton crust. A restaurant-worthy meal, easily created in your own kitchen.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    30 g
  • Cholesterol
    177 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    33 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    707 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to an even 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thickness. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. (10 minutes)

03

Step

In a food processor, pulse croutons until they are finely crushed into crumbs. Prepare three shallow dishes: one with the crouton crumbs, one with the flour, and one with the beaten eggs. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the chicken into the crouton crumbs, ensuring a thorough and even coating. (10 minutes)

05

Step

Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes. Flip and fry for an additional 2 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the skillet from the heat. (8 minutes)

06

Step

Top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of giardiniera, followed by a slice of provolone cheese. (3 minutes)

07

Step

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, the juices run clear, and the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (10 minutes)

08

Step

Garnish with minced fresh parsley before serving. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider marinating the chicken breasts in Italian dressing for 30 minutes before beginning the recipe.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or fontina, to complement the giardiniera.
If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, you can transfer the chicken to a baking sheet after frying.
To easily crush the croutons without a food processor, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Derek Nikolaushomenick

    I loved how easy this was to make. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Hulda Kautzer

    Next time, I'm going to try adding some Parmesan cheese to the crouton mixture.

  • Maye Cummings

    This is a great way to use up leftover croutons!

  • Russ Hartmann

    I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!

  • Emmy Medhurst

    This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so tender and the giardiniera added a nice kick.

  • Rosendo Ohara

    I used hot giardiniera and it was the perfect amount of spice.

  • Alfred Koepp

    The crouton crust was so crispy and flavorful. Will definitely make this again!

  • Donald Moore

    My family raved about this dish. Even my picky eaters enjoyed it!

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